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Isuzu Philippines Corporation once again reinforced its reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced diesel engineering after posting impressive results during the 2025 Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run late last year that evaluates the real-world fuel efficiency of vehicles available in the Philippine market to help guide consumers toward more informed and practical vehicle choices.
IPC fielded two of its best-selling light commercial vehicles during the run last Sept. 24 — the Isuzu D-MAX LS-A 4×2 AT competed under the N1 category, recorded an outstanding fuel efficiency rating of 20.63 km/Lge, while the Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4×2 AT delivered an equally impressive 17.11 km/Lge under the M1 mid-size SUV category
“These results reflect what our customers have long experienced with Isuzu vehicles. The exceptional performance of the D-MAX and mu-X comes as no surprise, as the Isuzu brand is globally renowned for fuel efficiency. With our advanced diesel engine technology, combined with the aerodynamic design, both models are optimized to perform efficiently across various road conditions with less drag translating into this impressive fuel economy results,” said IPC sales division head Robert Carlos.
Carlos also expressed Isuzu’s appreciation for the program, noting, “We thank the Department of Energy for continuously conducting the Fuel Eco-Run. This initiative is a valuable service to Filipino consumers, as it promotes transparency, encourages manufacturers to innovate, and supports the country’s broader goals on energy efficiency and sustainability.”
The DOE Fuel Eco-Run is an initiative of the Department of Energy, fully conducted under highway driving conditions to closely simulate real-world usage. For the 2025 run, participating vehicles traversed more than 150 kms along the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway with the activity fully supervised and supported by the DOE to ensure standardized and transparent testing parameters. The activity aims to objectively assess vehicle fuel efficiency and provide consumers with reliable, comparable fuel consumption data on vehicles available in the market.
With these latest results, Isuzu Philippines continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing durable, reliable, and fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the evolving needs of Filipino motorists.